--- title: "Dorking Philharmonia — check charity number 1081961 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dorking Philharmonia a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1081961. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Crawley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorking-philharmonia retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:10:26.721Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dorking Philharmonia is a registered charity (number 1081961) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £13,924 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Dorking Philharmonia? Registered charity number 1081961 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Crawley Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £13,924 Website [sites.google.com/view/dorking-philharmonia/home](https://sites.google.com/view/dorking-philharmonia/home) ## What does Dorking Philharmonia do? Music. Rehearsal and performance of live orchestral music with local amateur musicians to local audiences. ## What causes is Dorking Philharmonia registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorking Philharmonia yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorking Philharmonia is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dorking-philharmonia&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://sites.google.com/view/dorking-philharmonia/home) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dorking Philharmonia a legitimate charity? Yes. Dorking Philharmonia is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1081961) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Dorking Philharmonia's charity number? Dorking Philharmonia's charity number is 1081961. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1081961? Search 1081961 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Dorking Philharmonia do? Music. Rehearsal and performance of live orchestral music with local amateur musicians to local audiences. Does Dorking Philharmonia have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorking Philharmonia. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Dorking Philharmonia? Dorking Philharmonia's website is https://sites.google.com/view/dorking-philharmonia/home — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1081961).